What Are Baptist Associations For?
No early Baptist thought of autonomy apart from associationalism. We should be careful not to import our modern assumptions back into Baptist history.
No early Baptist thought of autonomy apart from associationalism. We should be careful not to import our modern assumptions back into Baptist history.
The study of church history informs us about our predecessors in the faith, those who have helped shape our Christian communities and thus make us what we are. Such study builds humility and modesty into our lives, and so can exercise a sanctifying influence upon us.
In the first episode of Gospel Stories Across Canada, Paul Martin speaks with Clint Humfrey, senior pastor of Calvary Grace Church in Calgary. Clint shares his conversion story and the growth of Calvary Grace since he planted it. They also discuss pastoral training, Alberta’s independence movement, the state of the church in the province, and signs of renewed prayer across the West.
A thriving church discovered that one of the best ways to multiply is to give away money and key leaders to revive struggling congregations right down the road.
Most pastors won’t place a bulk order of this wonderful, short, engaging read. As its subtitle states, they would be far too embarrassed to ask you to read a book whose sole purpose is to better care for them.
